Ukraine's front lines are so dangerous that troops take casualties just moving in and out of their own trenches
Ukraine's drone-filled front lines have made even routine movement in and out of trenches a deadly risk for troops.
Ukraine's front lines are so perilous that soldiers suffer casualties simply moving between their own trenches, according to a Western commander leading a training program for Ukrainian forces. Task Force Legio, a Norway-led multinational initiative to train Ukrainian soldiers, has observed that troops frequently take casualties while entering and exiting defensive positions.
The static nature of the front line and the presence of numerous drones overhead pose significant risks, making any movement a potential threat. Ukrainian commanders describe troop rotations as among the most vulnerable moments for front-line soldiers, with the drone-saturated area near the front lines often referred to as a "kill zone."
The danger of relocating, resupplying, and rotating troops is so high that the Western training program places a special emphasis on teaching soldiers how to safely move in and out of trench systems.
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